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Highlights
- In the Sport of Kings, races aren't made just by the animals that run them, but by the voices that call them.
- About the Author: Retired teacher Edie Dickenson lives in Spring Creek, Nevada.
- 222 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Horse Racing
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About the Book
In the Sport of Kings, races aren't made just by the animals that run them, but by the voices that call them. This book covers 11 of the top racetrack announcers in the United States: Tom Durkin, Kurt Becker, Dave Rodman, Michael Wrona, Terry Wallace, Larry Collmus, John Dooley, Luke Kruytbosch, Dave Johnson, Robert Geller and Trevor Denman. Based on extensive interviews, each chapter is devoted to a single announcer, addressing details of his life in the profession. Included are additional insights and anecdotes provided by family members, trainers, jockeys, owners and other well-known individuals in the horse racing industry.Book Synopsis
In the Sport of Kings, races aren't made just by the animals that run them, but by the voices that call them. This book covers 11 of the top racetrack announcers in the United States: Tom Durkin, Kurt Becker, Dave Rodman, Michael Wrona, Terry Wallace, Larry Collmus, John Dooley, Luke Kruytbosch, Dave Johnson, Robert Geller and Trevor Denman. Based on extensive interviews, each chapter is devoted to a single announcer, addressing details of his life in the profession. Included are additional insights and anecdotes provided by family members, trainers, jockeys, owners and other well-known individuals in the horse racing industry.
About the Author
Retired teacher Edie Dickenson lives in Spring Creek, Nevada. Please visit her website at: ediedickenson.homestead.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Horse Racing
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Number of Pages: 222
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Edie Dickenson
Language: English
Street Date: June 14, 2010
TCIN: 93677140
UPC: 9780786447695
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-0107
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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